2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 medium onion, cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon lemon zest
4 whole cloves
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons lemon juice
6 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp, onion and drain. Add flour, vinegar, hot pepper sauce, paprika, salt, paprika, lemon juice and sugar. Beat well. Season with egg, lemon zest and sugar. Stir gently until batter is smooth. Sprinkle some whipped cream over shrimp and onion. Place over medium heat and cook for 5 minutes, or until shrimp are opaque. Remove from skillet. Serve immediately.